my first I.C.: a V10

[agmachado]

Hi Frank,

Very cool... I do not understand how the intake manifold was made, the ducts...

Do you can post more pictures of the intake manifold ? At different angles...

Thanks,

Alexandre

 

[jimmybondi]

Hi,

@Dave:
a video ?
of what ?
when i machine next parts ?

sorry - but it will take several weeks until the engine makes first turns ... :-(

@alex:

a photo won't give you real insight to the manifold.
But here is a 3-side-sketch:

today i finished the 5 carbs:

and a little bit tricky are the parts for the petrol supply:

screw M2.5 - hex 5 mm
bore 1,5mm

for size comparsion:
the drill has diameter 1mm - the coin is a european 1 cent


Frank


PS: Dave: thanks for the name - i called it "beast" from now on

 

[agmachado]

Hi Frank,

I understand now. Very cool !

Thanks,

Alexandre

 

[nfk]

Looking good Frank!
You`r doing an amazing job!

I`m not sure if someone else asked this question but here it go anyway, what are you planning to do with the engine?
Are you planning to mount it on a model of some sort? or it will be display only?
I would love to see an RC F1 replica using that kind of engine!

Norberto

 

[jimmybondi]

first i thougt to put it in my showcase

BUT:

here is a creature which has to clean my rooms
and stay here the whole time like me
also known as "wife" (*ducking*)

and she is not very done as she heared about the next exponat in our rooms ...
(damned - i should stay as single )

so - i think i will sell it

my passion is not to have it but to build it

Frank

 

[nfk]

No man!
It`s like selling a child!
You could run a magneto out of it and tell the wife it is sitting there because if any blackout!


This is a short history about myself,
I`m not sure if i`m a collector or what, but i tend to keep anything.
I started a business about 15 years ago, it was a small motorcycle shop and i thought it could be a good idea to buy a few broken bikes, restaurateur (that word exists!?) them and then sell them.
During 15 years, i bought 10 and keep 7 bikes, all in perfect good shape.
It is hard to explain to the wife why i have one bike for each day of the week
I`ve close the shop after 4 years of good business, now i`m a systems administrator...go figure, i can`t keep anything now but bytes...

More progress please!
I want to hear that beast!

Norberto

 

[jimmybondi]

Hrr hrr Noberto

a little bit truth in it - but the show must go on


now a question:

i'ld like to made a airfilter - like K&N Racing filters:

i've got a sheet of ultrafine wire mesh and will made the covers of polished aluminium.
What can i use as filter ?
a guy has had the idea to use coffee filter ...
any other hint ?

Frank

 

[ttrikalin]

how about buying a shop vac filter and cutting a piece? of a filter for a home A/C and cutting a piece? less than $10 I'd think it'll set you back...

 

[jimmybondi]

tom,

thats a good idea ! thanks

i will give it a try on monday ...

Frank

 

[Metal Butcher]

Hi Frank, That's a Very interesting and complex Engine that your building! You have put a lot of time and hard work into your project. :bow:

I would do a little research before hastily choosing a filter media for your engine. I'm not any sort of expert, but I do know that there are different grades of filter paper used in filter construction. Perhaps using a standard filter material designed specifically for gasoline engines might be something worth your consideration. An automotive filter will not be more expensive than any other type.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest3.htm

-MB

 

[steamer]

Try some open cell foam from the small industrial engines...like lawn mowers ect....that should work just fine.

Dave

 

[gbritnell]

One thing you might consider is not using a filter media at all. The engine won't be run in a dirty environment and if a small piece of the media happens to break off I would think it would do more harm than whatever dust or dirt might get into the engine. I have a lot of hours on my engines and the cylinders look like new. Just a thought.
gbritnell

 

[HS93]

Hear are some different model car ones some could form the bassis with a nice ally cover.

http://www.sriremotetoys.co.uk/prod...d=479&osCsid=f85d2f6aed304dc39800c1d106570534
http://www.sriremotetoys.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=33&products_id=486
http://cgi.ebay.com/LST-OFNA-AIR-FI...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2e9b970e60
http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/2051_1_1803441.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RC-A...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
http://www.gomeyer.com/rc-cars-scooters/cars-parts-filters-c-22_67.html


Peter

 

[steamer]

Both of those are great ideas!

Dave

 

[jimmybondi]

Hi,

thanks for the links ideas and so on ...

the reason to build a air filter is not to filter the air

but it looks a little bit aggressive

and when i build it it has to do its job

i give several ideas a try and my choice will depend on best optical resolution

Frank

 

[Florian]

Hi Frank

I have some rc cars which all of them use a foam filter which has been oiled.
With these filters, it is even possible to drive in very dusty areas, you only will have to change the filter elements every fith tankful.
I personally have never been using those model K&N filters but i have heard many people tell that they are not as good as foam filters, first because they let in more dust (but that is not the most important for your Engine) and second they let through much less air than foam filters and so the engine runs not as good as with foam filters.

This is what seems to be fact for model car engines. But if You use this engine without putting oil on the filter, the amout of air which can get through the filter might be enough..

I guess you will have to try what works best...

@gbritnell: When using the right foam, there is no problem with particles.. (Otherwise my model car engines wouldnt have stayed for a long time... 8) )

Cheers Florian

 

[jimmybondi]

Hi,

last days i've spend to fit small parts and adjust (valve tappets, cam timings, ...)

and today i made the distributors:

Frank

 

[agmachado]

Hi Frank,

Very cool! :bow:

What is missing to make ?

Cheers,

Alexandre

 

[metalmad]

Wow

 

[nfk]

Nice work frank!